A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.

A preserved stump is all that remains of the once-mighty hardwood.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

Built in 1859, this eagle-topped archway marks the entrance to Brigham Young’s property.

A hidden garden of stones engraved with scriptures, a Joseph Smith Sphinx, all carved by one man.

Surrounded by a hundred mile radius of billboards, Little America is a roadside attraction whose primary appeal is hospitality.

The high point on the 16th president's eponymous roadway is marked by a massive version of his head.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

Amidst medieval and baroque buildings, five human-sized gherkins stand tall.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

A glimpse of the Pacific Northwest‘s indigenous culture in Washington, D.C.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.

The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

This eye-catching sculpture of rural life seems a bit out of place at a suburban intersection in front of a car dealership.

These figures float and flutter in this fountain crafted by famed Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

A graveyard that dates back over 200 years stands near a busy shopping center.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.